By now, ChatGPT, Claude, and other large language models have accumulated so much human knowledge that they're far from simple answer-generators; they can also express abstract concepts, such as ...

A new study published in Nature has found that X's algorithm—the hidden system or "recipe" that governs which posts appear in your feed and in which order—shifts users' political opinions in a more ...

AI optimists envision a future where artificial general intelligence (AGI) surpasses human intelligence, but the path remains ...

The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico.

Large technology companies and startups alike continue to publish new processors, algorithms, and roadmaps. Quantum computing is no longer just a theoretical curiosity, it is an active, ...

Quantum computing could speed up AI and drug discovery by processing tasks faster. Investors can explore quantum computing ETFs or stocks like Alphabet for diversified exposure. Regular updates on ...

In a world run by computers, there is one algorithm that stands above all the rest. It powers search engines, encrypts your data, guides rockets, runs simulations, and makes the modern digital ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

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Dr. Shaw and Dr. Hilton teach software engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. For decades, computer science students have been taught a central skill: using computers to solve problems. In ...

Google’s Willow quantum computer (pictured here) is delivering. Image credits: Google. “Today, we’re announcing research that shows — for the first time in history — that a quantum computer can ...

Children often surprise us with their natural problem-solving skills. A new study shows that they can discover efficient algorithms on their own. Researchers Huiwen Alex Yang, Bill D. Thompson, and ...